07 ธ.ค. Where to Watch New Years’ Fireworks in NYC
New York is one of the most well-known places to celebrate New Years’. Times Square is packed while everyone waits for the countdown, and the energy and excitement are not to be missed! But there are plenty of other places in town to go, too. If you’re a local or if you’re just visiting the Big Apple, you’ll probably want to know where to watch New Years’ fireworks in NYC. We’ve got the places for you!
Where to Watch New Years’ Fireworks in NYC
Between nightclubs, lounges, bars, and parks, there’s no shortage of places to watch fireworks in NYC. Instead of sorting through endless lists, let us help! We’ve picked the best places to watch New Years’ fireworks in NYC to make choosing a spot easy.
Sky Room Times Square
Located in the heart of the New Years’ festivities, Sky Room Times Square is exactly where you want to be when the ball drops. With a chic, lounge feel and an incredible sound system, you’ll be in the perfect spot to start 2018 with style.
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Gansevoort Park
Located in Midtown East, Gansevoort Park is a tri-level nightclub and lounge with skyline views of Manhattan. Every lounge has a different motif and theme, so you can choose exactly which space you want to spend your New Years’ drinks and festivities in!
Hudson Terrace
New York City is having one of the coldest winters in a while, and standing out in the cold isn’t everyone’s idea of where to spend New Years’. Hudson Terrace has a retractable roof over its rooftop terrace, meaning that you’ll be able to have the best of both worlds – skyline views and heated comfort!
Empire Hotel Rooftop
An upscale rooftop lounge in Midtown West, Empire Hotel boasts views of Lincoln Center and Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Enjoy your New Years’ alongside a young, casual crowd and watch the fireworks over the city in an unforgettable setting.
Brooklyn Bridge
An iconic fixture of NYC for over a century, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the best places to watch fireworks on New Years’ – if you’re willing to brave the cold, anyway! You’ll have views over the entire city from the bridge. Get there early to secure the perfect spot.
Prospect Park
If you’re in Brooklyn, stop by Prospect Park for a free New Years’ event. Music starts at 10:30pm at Grand Army Plaza, where you’ll be able to purchase hot cocoa for a cold night. Fireworks at Long Meadow will start at midnight, with the best viewings at Grand Army Plaza and along Prospect Park West.
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